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Author: m1964
Date: 2023-03-24 09:38
Rainwaltz wrote:
"... Indeed I have for years used adjustable thumbrests replaced upward to allow apposition of the right thumb and forefinger in the position of function. Most recently I had a Kooiman Maestro thumbrest installed on the SEVR.
My hands are normal size and I am able to reach the pinky keys. It's beginning to occur to me that the problem with covering the third tonehole on the lower joint may not be arthritis, but could represent decreased proprioception (?aging, ?diabetes). If the tonehone is narrow it allows some error.
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If the differences are due to the larger bore size of the SEVR, then I probably should stick with the CSVR - which is also a very good instrument. I did try out the Uebel Superior plateau clarinet; impressively well made (and expensive) clarinet but not my cup of tea sound-wise - although I suppose I could get used to it."
It looks like you have done your homework about adjusting the clarinet to your needs;
maybe you could have that 3rd ring bent down slightly so your ring finger would be directly over the chimney without pressing on the ring at all.
The plateau clarinet would help a lot if the problem is with proprioception and/or sensation.
The Uebels do sound differently, but their top of the line Zenit sounded very nice, very much comparable to anything from Buffet or Yamaha (IMO).
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Rainwaltz |
2023-03-20 22:38 |
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m1964 |
2023-03-21 02:45 |
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Chris P |
2023-03-21 16:34 |
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Rainwaltz |
2023-03-23 17:32 |
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m1964 |
2023-03-24 09:38 |
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Johnny Galaga |
2023-03-24 03:59 |
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Chris P |
2023-03-24 12:43 |
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Rainwaltz |
2023-03-24 19:06 |
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donald |
2023-03-26 03:10 |
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Chris P |
2023-03-26 12:15 |
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Hurstfarm |
2023-03-26 12:33 |
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